Lexicon paidarion: Little child, young child, servant Original Word: παιδάριον Strong's Exhaustive Concordance child, lad. Neuter of a presumed derivative of pais; a little boy -- child, lad. see GREEK pais NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origindim. of pais Definition a little boy NASB Translation lad (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 3808: παιδάριονπαιδάριον, παιδαρίου, τό (diminutive of παῖς, see γυναικάριον), a little boy, a lad: Matthew 11:16 Rec.; John 6:9. (Aristophanes, Xenophon, Plato, following; the Sept. very often for נַעַר, also for יֶלֶד; (παιδάριον of an adult youth, Tobit 6:2, etc. (cf. 11f)).) (Synonym: see παῖς, at the end.) Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Diminutive form of παῖς (pais), meaning "child" or "servant."Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek παιδάριον corresponds to several Hebrew terms that denote children or young servants, such as: Usage: The term παιδάριον is used in the New Testament to refer to young children, often in contexts that emphasize innocence, dependency, or the need for care and guidance. Context: The Greek term παιδάριον appears in the New Testament as a diminutive form of παῖς, highlighting the smallness or youth of the child being referred to. This term is used to convey the characteristics of a young child, such as innocence, vulnerability, and the need for nurturing and protection. In the cultural context of the New Testament, children were often seen as symbols of humility and simplicity, qualities that Jesus highlighted in His teachings. Forms and Transliterations παιδάρια παιδάριά παιδαρίοις παιδαριον παιδάριον παιδάριόν παιδαρίου παιδαρίω παιδαρίων paidarion paidárionLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |